tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72733610128597005092018-03-07T10:02:18.099+11:00Style Influential.Fashion, Music, Art &amp; Lifestyle.Patricia Villablancahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10344103292995318943noreply@blogger.comBlogger248125truetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273361012859700509.post-6468093682242359092015-01-31T12:58:00.001+11:002015-01-31T12:58:42.902+11:00Oh My!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZKkYM9LZENc/VMw2cmN4f5I/AAAAAAAAAzg/EEuE60dzP5Q/s1600/cara-delevingne-by-karl-lagerfeld-for-chanel-fall-winter-2014-2015-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZKkYM9LZENc/VMw2cmN4f5I/AAAAAAAAAzg/EEuE60dzP5Q/s1600/cara-delevingne-by-karl-lagerfeld-for-chanel-fall-winter-2014-2015-5.jpg" height="416" width="640" /></a></div>It has been a very long time since I've logged into this old thing to update it.<br /><br />Since starting this blog I have, gone to Law School, worked in the real world, resigned, gotten a better job, fallen in love, attended Sydney Fashion Week (twice) - launched an online magazine which has turned into a blog; launched an online photo journal with my partner...<br /><br />I feel like I have left this blog aside which is really sad, as it was my starting platform for my fashion voice.<br /><br />I insist on any people who have stilled checked back from time to time to head over to the FMC tumblr, where I am attempting to make weekly updates - which are a mixture of mood boards and summaries of pop culture.<br /><br />I keep this blog open because it is a piece of my history.<br /><br />I welcome suggestions or even comments to post once more, and I will try schedule a weekly post if and when possible for here also.<br /><br />Meanwhile, I am totally obsessed with this Cara for Chanel Campaign for A/W.<br /><br />Also super obsessed with Justin Gelband's technique for training Angels. Go look it up immediately and do it! <3 nbsp="" p=""></3>Patricia Villablancahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10344103292995318943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273361012859700509.post-22775302827347623302013-05-03T22:51:00.001+10:002013-05-03T22:51:59.763+10:00STYLISH WORKWEARIt has come to my attention that people in the Corporate sector are seriously left out of the Fashion loop when it comes to sourcing online inspiration.<br /><br />I have spent the past two hours cruising the internet scouring, digging, excavating any and all blogs/websites/clothing labels that could possibly piece together an edgy sophisticated look for people who spend Monday-Friday (sometimes even Saturdays) in the office meeting clients, litigating, mitigating and being ever-so frustrated at the wrinkled suit or coffee-stained shirt.<br /><br />This is a niche I am going to attempt to fill with WEEKLY posts on what is and can be sourced from current trends for your daily workwear attire.<br /><br />Everyone knows the key to success is to dress for it. We also know the 2 or sometimes 3 piece suit can get incredibly boring and the corporate attire can become our go-to comfort-zone uniform. It is when it turns into a uniform that it stops being an attire you adorn yourself with pride.<br /><br />Yes, we all wish we would fork out thousands on designer suits, and perhaps once we've climbed a bit (or if you're already there... my apologies) we can indulge.<br /><br />I admit, in this area of fashion, men are better covered than women, because men become sex on legs in a good damned suit. (GODDAMN-YOU-RYANGOSLING)<br /><br />Anyway, having recently entered into the world of Litigation and a Corporate environment I have noticed here and there, people slowly stop caring about what they wear and then they stop caring about ironing their clothes and just look like a dishevelled work-a-holic. Now, even if you are, there's no need to look it. COME ON PEOPLE! Enjoy yourself as much as the coffee you lustfully purchase like your next hit of caffeine releasing heroin.<br /><br />NOW, here are some picks for the men and ladies to enjoy for this week as a source of inspiration. When I say inspiration, I do mean it in every sense of the word. NO need to go out and purchase THE exact designer item. The whole point is to provide an idea, or a different take on what you wear to work. If you can find a designer-inspired version, go for it.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>Women's workwear inspiration.</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.brownsfashion.com/product/LS3852680008/107/miss-penniman-patent-leather-pumps" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qC8IZuYQky8/UYOi_CmCY-I/AAAAAAAAAvs/TTOeF0KjUsg/s320/LS3852680008_1.jpg" width="258" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Christian Louboutin</b> - Miss Penniman Patent Leather Pumps (7cm) - £375. <i> A bright pair of pumps is a great way to liven up an outfit, even if you are partial to jet black suits (like myself).</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1dLQrsKG6KU/UYOjmSqtHyI/AAAAAAAAAv4/eGVFNT9gOY4/s1600/019309670008_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1dLQrsKG6KU/UYOjmSqtHyI/AAAAAAAAAv4/eGVFNT9gOY4/s320/019309670008_1.jpg" width="258" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Roksanda Ilincic</b>&nbsp;- Crepe Wool Dress w/ Belt - £800.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.brownsfashion.com/product/019309670008/038/crepe-wool-dress-with-belt" target="_blank">Available here</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Now I am always a fan of a long-sleeve dress, mainly due to the fact ALL offices and Court houses have incredibly strong air conditioning. I am NOT a fan of the white belt though.&nbsp;</i></div><h2 class="product-manufacturer-name fontFuturaWeight" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: 'Futura Book', futura-pt-n4, futura-pt, 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 21px; font-weight: 400; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></h2><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pR6j81xE5bI/UYOjvuBIn7I/AAAAAAAAAwI/KAeCWgjbU10/s1600/018409680003_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pR6j81xE5bI/UYOjvuBIn7I/AAAAAAAAAwI/KAeCWgjbU10/s320/018409680003_1.jpg" width="258" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Mary Katrantzou&nbsp;</b>-&nbsp;Etrusci printed cotton-silk dress - £1,710.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.brownsfashion.com/product/018409680003/113/etrusci-printed-cottonsilk-dress" target="_blank">Available from Browns</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>I would advise, wearing this with a black blazer, or white, if you can get away with an office day and not having to go into Court. I have seen Counsel wear some amazingly colourful outfits to make submissions so there's no reason why you cannot BUT they are Counsel. The dress is daring enough given the bright geometrics so pair it with opaque stockings, nice black pumps (do not do that gross thing where you pair it with nude pumps or coloured pumps, ever). You could also try adopting a cropped collar-less blazer/jacket.&nbsp;</i></div><h5 class="product-title fontFuturaWeight" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Futura Book', futura-pt-n4, futura-pt, 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400; line-height: inherit; margin: 2px 0px 0px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></h5><h5 class="product-title fontFuturaWeight" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Futura Book', futura-pt-n4, futura-pt, 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400; line-height: inherit; margin: 2px 0px 0px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></h5><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pEMUaDegm0E/UYOjvIldGlI/AAAAAAAAAwA/ByaW9_Z_GlA/s1600/018420680002_1.v2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pEMUaDegm0E/UYOjvIldGlI/AAAAAAAAAwA/ByaW9_Z_GlA/s320/018420680002_1.v2.jpg" width="258" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Mary Katrantzou&nbsp;</b>- Stamp printed silk lawyered skirt - £1,265.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.brownsfashion.com/product/018420680002/298/stamp-printed-silk-layered-skirt#_______%7B%22SelectedSize%22%3A10517%7D" target="_blank">Available here</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Now, if you know how to be daring and pair this with either a white blouse and black clean lined blazer along with some pumps and sheer stockings. You will shine. BUT you can borderline on looking unprofessional unless you pair it with a blazer. Also, being in all black and making this the focus piece of your 'suit' is also an option. An option I would be adopting.&nbsp;</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r0gjRgLoZCY/UYOjvcYk2oI/AAAAAAAAAwE/jE-U6YKNclo/s1600/01C509670003_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r0gjRgLoZCY/UYOjvcYk2oI/AAAAAAAAAwE/jE-U6YKNclo/s320/01C509670003_1.jpg" width="258" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Valetino - </b>Stretch ribbed knit - £1,635.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.brownsfashion.com/product/01C509670003/139/ribbed-stretchknit-dress#_______%7B%22RelatedSection%22%3A0%2C%22SelectedSize%22%3A10609%7D" target="_blank">Available Here</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>I am dying for a ripped knit dress for winter and if I could, I would totally splurge on this. It is perfect to also hide a big bust because of the the cut of the dress.&nbsp;</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>However, do be warned if you are on the curvier side, the empire waist cut may not be as flattering as others would lead you to believe.&nbsp;</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Firstly and foremost it divides your torso to look much shorter than it actually is and the skater bottom of the dress can lead to a frumpy look.&nbsp;</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>If you are on the thinner side and lack shape, i.e you have what some would describe as the 'surf-board'&nbsp;silhouette, this can help add body to your frame.&nbsp;</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Also, take height into account with this look, and always be mindful, no matter what, a LONG blazer will look much nicer on this outfit than a short blazer in a professional setting.&nbsp;</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KECPNUCsTiA/UYOjx6WqShI/AAAAAAAAAwg/dwPmdKSRIJQ/s1600/01C815700005_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KECPNUCsTiA/UYOjx6WqShI/AAAAAAAAAwg/dwPmdKSRIJQ/s320/01C815700005_1.jpg" width="258" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Vince</b>&nbsp;- relaxed linen knit - £195.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.brownsfashion.com/product/01C815700005/123/relaxed-linen-knit#_______%7B%22SelectedSize%22%3A10583%7D" target="_blank">Available here</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Well, well, well - this my friends is what you call the daring-to-dare piece. This is something perfectly suited to those who want to mix it up but are still afraid to dip their little toes into the ocean of experimentation.&nbsp;</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Try this with a crisp white (or jet black) business shirt (silk preferably) in your standard pants or skirt suit. You will give the impression of a three-piece and it will add life to your outfit.&nbsp;</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Furthermore, you can always add a pair of black OR nude pumps depending on whether you want a uniformed look or an elongation of your lovely legs (nude).&nbsp;</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-O8exoja_fTw/UYOjxXdhBhI/AAAAAAAAAwY/LFxaoAeetKQ/s1600/LS3852680007_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-O8exoja_fTw/UYOjxXdhBhI/AAAAAAAAAwY/LFxaoAeetKQ/s320/LS3852680007_1.jpg" width="258" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Christian Louboutin</b>&nbsp;- Manovra spiked patent leather pumps - £575.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.brownsfashion.com/product/LS3852680007/134/manovra-spiked-patent-leather-pumps" target="_blank">Available at Browns</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>These are a great way to shake things up with your work-wear, not to mention they can keep you in your comfort zone and you can use them with almost anything.&nbsp;</i></div><h2 class="product-manufacturer-name fontFuturaWeight" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: 'Futura Book', futura-pt-n4, futura-pt, 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 21px; font-weight: 400; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></h2><div style="text-align: right;"><b style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Men's workwear inspiration.</span></b></div><div style="text-align: right;"><b style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3ikkJWaKxyw/UYOrcgU6tJI/AAAAAAAAAw0/bPt1gFzU0o8/s1600/020V12680002_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3ikkJWaKxyw/UYOrcgU6tJI/AAAAAAAAAw0/bPt1gFzU0o8/s320/020V12680002_2.jpg" width="258" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><h2 class="product-manufacturer-name fontFuturaWeight" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: 'Futura Book', futura-pt-n4, futura-pt, 'Century Gothic'; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="-webkit-transition: all 0.1s linear, color 0.4s linear; border: 0px; color: #656565; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px !important; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.1s linear, color 0.4s linear; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.brownsfashion.com/designer/alexander_mcqueen/men" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.1s linear, color 0.4s linear; border: 0px; color: #656565; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px !important; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.1s linear, color 0.4s linear; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Shop for more by ALEXANDER MCQUEEN">ALEXANDER MCQUEEN</a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;</span><span style="color: #7f7f7f; font-weight: 400; line-height: inherit;">Geometric Printed Cotton Jacket -&nbsp;</span><span class="currency-symbol" style="border: 0px; color: #656565; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 400; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">£</span><span class="currency-value" data-price="895" style="border: 0px; color: #656565; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 400; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">895.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.brownsfashion.com/product/020V12680002/028/geometric-printed-cotton-jacket#_______%7B%22SelectedImageIndex%22%3A1%7D" target="_blank">Available here</a>.</span></span></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="currency-value" data-price="895" style="border: 0px; color: #656565; font-family: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 400; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i>Now, I don't know how well mixed suits are welcomed for men in the work place but that doesn't mean you have to hold back from finding out. Take a spare matching jacket just incase if you are a bit nervous.&nbsp;</i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="currency-value" data-price="895" style="border: 0px; color: #656565; font-family: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 400; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i><br /></i></span></span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IsXPuOhxZ9Q/UYOrdKuZFpI/AAAAAAAAAxA/H_-E9PGuLUs/s1600/020V27680003_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IsXPuOhxZ9Q/UYOrdKuZFpI/AAAAAAAAAxA/H_-E9PGuLUs/s320/020V27680003_2.jpg" width="258" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><h2 class="product-manufacturer-name fontFuturaWeight" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: 'Futura Book', futura-pt-n4, futura-pt, 'Century Gothic'; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="-webkit-transition: all 0.1s linear, color 0.4s linear; border: 0px; color: #656565; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px !important; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.1s linear, color 0.4s linear; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.brownsfashion.com/designer/alexander_mcqueen/men" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.1s linear, color 0.4s linear; border: 0px; color: #656565; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px !important; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.1s linear, color 0.4s linear; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Shop for more by ALEXANDER MCQUEEN">ALEXANDER MCQUEEN</a><span style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;-&nbsp;</span></span><span style="color: #7f7f7f; font-size: x-small; font-weight: 400; line-height: inherit;">Weave Printed Cotton Trousers -&nbsp;</span><span class="currency-symbol" style="border: 0px; color: #656565; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 400; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">£</span><span class="currency-value" data-price="495" style="border: 0px; color: #656565; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 400; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">495.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.brownsfashion.com/product/020V27680003/040/weave-printed-cotton-trousers#_______%7B%22SelectedImageIndex%22%3A3%7D" target="_blank">Available here</a></span></h2><div><i>Just saying, these pants and the above jacket...&nbsp;</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GRh6fJBl_uk/UYOtZMRWsPI/AAAAAAAAAxQ/5-qrQLcVWZk/s1600/026427680002_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GRh6fJBl_uk/UYOtZMRWsPI/AAAAAAAAAxQ/5-qrQLcVWZk/s320/026427680002_2.jpg" width="258" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><h2 class="product-manufacturer-name fontFuturaWeight" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: 'Futura Book', futura-pt-n4, futura-pt, 'Century Gothic'; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="-webkit-transition: all 0.1s linear, color 0.4s linear; border: 0px; color: #656565; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px !important; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.1s linear, color 0.4s linear; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.brownsfashion.com/designer/jil_sander/men" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.1s linear, color 0.4s linear; border: 0px; color: #656565; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px !important; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.1s linear, color 0.4s linear; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Shop for more by JIL SANDER">JIL SANDER</a><span style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;-&nbsp;</span></span><span style="color: #7f7f7f; font-size: x-small; font-weight: 400; line-height: inherit;">Tailored Wool-Mohair Trousers -&nbsp;</span><span class="currency-symbol" style="border: 0px; color: #656565; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 400; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">£</span><span class="currency-value" data-price="435" style="border: 0px; color: #656565; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 400; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">435.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.brownsfashion.com/product/026427680002/193/tailored-woolmohair-trousers#_______%7B%22SelectedImageIndex%22%3A1%7D" target="_blank">Available here</a>.</span></h2><div><span class="currency-value" data-price="435" style="border: 0px; color: #656565; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 400; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i>I find a lot of men under estimate the power and strength behind a navy coloured suit, furthermore they under estimate the potential behind a well made suit. You need not invest in those </i>'super wrinkle-free/water resistant/technologically constructed' suits that come in either black or gun-metal grey. Not, that there's anything wrong with those particular colours but, I am just saying, you can tell when the suit is of good quality or simply pretending to be.&nbsp;</span></div><div><span class="currency-value" data-price="435" style="border: 0px; color: #656565; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 400; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">PS: Navy suits EVERYTHING.&nbsp;</span></div><div><span class="currency-value" data-price="435" style="border: 0px; color: #656565; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 400; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zHGQ8JJZKIY/UYOvCImeOBI/AAAAAAAAAxc/WBB5jeLkku8/s1600/020Q52Z10017_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zHGQ8JJZKIY/UYOvCImeOBI/AAAAAAAAAxc/WBB5jeLkku8/s320/020Q52Z10017_1.jpg" width="258" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><h2 class="product-manufacturer-name fontFuturaWeight" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: 'Futura Book', futura-pt-n4, futura-pt, 'Century Gothic'; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="-webkit-transition: all 0.1s linear, color 0.4s linear; border: 0px; color: #656565; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px !important; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.1s linear, color 0.4s linear; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.brownsfashion.com/designer/alden/men" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.1s linear, color 0.4s linear; border: 0px; color: #656565; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px !important; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.1s linear, color 0.4s linear; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Shop for more by ALDEN">ALDEN</a><span style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;-&nbsp;</span></span><span style="color: #7f7f7f; font-size: x-small; font-weight: 400; line-height: inherit;">Cordovan Leather Brogues -&nbsp;</span><span class="currency-symbol" style="border: 0px; color: #656565; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 400; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">£</span><span class="currency-value" data-price="705" style="border: 0px; color: #656565; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 400; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">705.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.brownsfashion.com/product/020Q52Z10017/206/cordovan-leather-brogues" target="_blank">Available Here</a>.</span></h2><div><span style="color: #656565; font-size: x-small;"><i>This particular shade of brown is amazing because it's wine-tinted and almost becomes a black in the right light. Suits everything!&nbsp;</i></span></div><div><span style="color: #656565; font-size: x-small;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Extra tips.</span></div><div><ul><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #656565;"><b>MEN: </b>Scarves are one of your best accessories as well and never ignore a good tie choice. Do not wait for a special occasion. Also, try to be unconventional in a conventional manner, i.e preppy ties can look really awesome without looking like you try to hard.<br /></span></li><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #656565;"><b>WOMEN: </b>Scarves are also your friends but don't over do it, by using one on you and your handbag. PICK one.<br /></span></li><ul><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #656565;">Patterned stockings.. there IS a limit to how many patterns become disgusting rather than intricately interesting. WOLFORD made good ones.&nbsp;</span></li></ul></ul><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #656565;">I would love to hear your thoughts, if you enjoyed this kind of post or hated it, or want this to happen more often. We can try expand on this in accordance with your wants and needs!&nbsp;</span></div></div><br /><div><span class="currency-value" data-price="435" style="border: 0px; color: #656565; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 400; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Patricia Villablancahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10344103292995318943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273361012859700509.post-70483601959289874262013-01-09T01:05:00.002+11:002013-01-09T01:06:47.658+11:002013. The year to play it mean! Alas, another year has come and gone and with it, I'm desperately hoping, so too will the awful awful tendencies which flooded our market (ok ok SOME of it was awesome but most was just shit). <BR><BR>So, if you are lacking inspiration on how to brighten up your 2013, I suggest you take a page out of A Girl, A Style's book (ermm I mean blog) and read her latest post <a href="http://agirlastyle.com/2013/01/10-ways-to-sparkle-more-in-2013/">10 ways to sparkle</a> seriously though, it's really nice and cheerful and made me smile. <BR><BR>I've spent most my days planning for my upcoming trip to South America, juggling with the reality of officially having finished my Law Degree (and now finding a job) AND coming to terms with what I am to do for the rest of my life... Ahhh yeah it's the mid twenties crisis we all blissfully dread. Not to worry, I'm taking advice from 'Girls' (2011) so surely, I'll find some 'crack spirit guide' to show me the way, or I can just become a fabulous Au Pair and travel everywhere until I'm 30 and meet some handsome something something and elope. *sigh* - That won't work will it? <BR><BR>Either way, I'll keep you informed as the crisis progresses - think of it as a - reporting on the zombie invasion within my mind. Get it? Because facing reality turns you into a zombie? Eh eh? PEARL JAM PEOPLE! COME ON! 'Do the evolution!'. <BR><BR>ANYWAY - Here are some pretty pictures I found on <a href="pinterest.com/pattytrixia/">Pinterest</a> - yes, I hasssss one of those now too, because the artistic partial nudity on my <a href="http://cigarettesandchanel.tumblr.com">tumblr</a> may not suffice! <BR><BR>Also you should totally check out <a href="http://www.fmc-press.com">FMC Magazine</a> - not just because I run it but totally because ISSUE TWO IS FINALLY OUT! Oh yeah! <a href="issuu.com/fashion.music.culture/docs/_retrospect-sav2">Click here for issue 2 of FMC</a><BR><BR>AND if that weren't enough of fun-soaking-sensually-provoking-artistically-fashionable-knowledge to tug at your heart strings and tickle your toes... here are a bunch of pretty pictures for you to look at! WOOT! <BR><BR>Excuse me whilst I go back to eating Cookies&Cream Ice Cream on this sweltering 30 degree Celsius night (it's 1am EST Sydney) - and try finish Downton Abbey! <BR><BR><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mUF2L0MCB5o/UOwml961xCI/AAAAAAAAAtA/zl-l00VyPGM/s1600/VVkzs.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="267" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mUF2L0MCB5o/UOwml961xCI/AAAAAAAAAtA/zl-l00VyPGM/s400/VVkzs.jpeg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ojRQOu1tkYw/UOwmnZSPdxI/AAAAAAAAAtI/3Yc-c6IyfqE/s1600/9mnI2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="297" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ojRQOu1tkYw/UOwmnZSPdxI/AAAAAAAAAtI/3Yc-c6IyfqE/s400/9mnI2.jpeg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bXm_mVbiQf8/UOwmn4oR-XI/AAAAAAAAAtU/cgk_oXvIy0k/s1600/StcFS.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="381" width="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bXm_mVbiQf8/UOwmn4oR-XI/AAAAAAAAAtU/cgk_oXvIy0k/s400/StcFS.jpeg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zRqHDhjTg1Q/UOwmogULjsI/AAAAAAAAAtg/kJZCyURJDII/s1600/le%2Bportillon.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="300" width="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zRqHDhjTg1Q/UOwmogULjsI/AAAAAAAAAtg/kJZCyURJDII/s400/le%2Bportillon.jpeg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-awDkipF7C-c/UOwmpp61YOI/AAAAAAAAAts/JzKF08NU5DE/s1600/tumblr_l71tqrz1cw1qd09bco1_400.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="267" width="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-awDkipF7C-c/UOwmpp61YOI/AAAAAAAAAts/JzKF08NU5DE/s400/tumblr_l71tqrz1cw1qd09bco1_400.jpeg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6qVIcvWbbNQ/UOwnGD9NX3I/AAAAAAAAAt4/f0CBI2AZG5M/s1600/bunnies-chocolate.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="381" width="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6qVIcvWbbNQ/UOwnGD9NX3I/AAAAAAAAAt4/f0CBI2AZG5M/s400/bunnies-chocolate.jpeg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fn3XUKsy1l8/UOwnGhhR5NI/AAAAAAAAAuE/V4u5w1HBRsg/s1600/tumblr_mgahmmbwza1qj4zo3o2_250.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="347" width="245" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fn3XUKsy1l8/UOwnGhhR5NI/AAAAAAAAAuE/V4u5w1HBRsg/s400/tumblr_mgahmmbwza1qj4zo3o2_250.jpeg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-41TrHXn9OBc/UOwnHI3HnYI/AAAAAAAAAuQ/2TpR5gZBksM/s1600/tumblr_meko81UPLD1r3lc3no1_500.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="300" width="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-41TrHXn9OBc/UOwnHI3HnYI/AAAAAAAAAuQ/2TpR5gZBksM/s400/tumblr_meko81UPLD1r3lc3no1_500.gif" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RxzeYUrVlBc/UOwnHysC-TI/AAAAAAAAAuc/o4JIJpprodE/s1600/tumblr_mg8wkbNquO1qzk5l4o1_500.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RxzeYUrVlBc/UOwnHysC-TI/AAAAAAAAAuc/o4JIJpprodE/s400/tumblr_mg8wkbNquO1qzk5l4o1_500.jpeg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p-t6Qaq76o8/UOwnIS61HMI/AAAAAAAAAuo/sSVWEeyUdFA/s1600/522431_10151493553451038_385126776_n.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p-t6Qaq76o8/UOwnIS61HMI/AAAAAAAAAuo/sSVWEeyUdFA/s400/522431_10151493553451038_385126776_n.jpeg" /></a></div> Patricia Villablancahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10344103292995318943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273361012859700509.post-16368786303873222072012-10-23T13:55:00.004+11:002012-10-23T13:55:52.570+11:00Summer 2013. So yes, I've been away for AWHILE. I feel like I should turn this into my public apology blog because reading back most my posts read as 'I'm really sorry here look at some nice pictures!' I've neglected FMC Magazine as well, not intentionally of course, there have been a few things going on which are beyond my control but I promise everything will be up and running ASAP. I may even need to arrange a Spring/Summer edition of FMC so that instead of making it quarterly, it will transfer into bi-annually. Eitherway. Here's my Summer 2013 inspiration. I'm sorry I didn't get to mesh it into an awesome mood board. Also remember this summer is all about pastels for some unknown reason... and one-pieces (which I totally love). But seriously? Pastels? Are we entering into a summer candy land with chunky ugly shoes? If so, I'm out. I renounce right here. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yyTmsKUAC90/UIYGqSt1RDI/AAAAAAAAArU/9NOev1Xg-SM/s1600/Arezzo-SS-2013-Pier-59-Studios-featured-290x290-1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="290" width="290" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yyTmsKUAC90/UIYGqSt1RDI/AAAAAAAAArU/9NOev1Xg-SM/s400/Arezzo-SS-2013-Pier-59-Studios-featured-290x290-1.jpeg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SYi9m5BSvuc/UIYGqw--DDI/AAAAAAAAArg/hoWeRoiPBz0/s1600/Candice%252520Swanepoel%252520-%252520Hot%252520Photos%252520Agua%252520de%252520Coco-03-560x435.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="311" width="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SYi9m5BSvuc/UIYGqw--DDI/AAAAAAAAArg/hoWeRoiPBz0/s400/Candice%252520Swanepoel%252520-%252520Hot%252520Photos%252520Agua%252520de%252520Coco-03-560x435.jpeg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cn-xnVXDHSo/UIYGrXK9QPI/AAAAAAAAArs/ag1rbyfi8m4/s1600/candice_swanepoel_agua_de_coco_spring_summer_2013_collection0.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="265" width="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cn-xnVXDHSo/UIYGrXK9QPI/AAAAAAAAArs/ag1rbyfi8m4/s400/candice_swanepoel_agua_de_coco_spring_summer_2013_collection0.jpeg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-akWnvZ9WjHE/UIYGrzxVMxI/AAAAAAAAAr4/EqP8sRrnrRE/s1600/See-Zimmermanns-Sexy-Summer-2013-Swim-Campaign-Benny-Horne-Shot-Denisa-Dvorakova-Talum-Mexico.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-akWnvZ9WjHE/UIYGrzxVMxI/AAAAAAAAAr4/EqP8sRrnrRE/s400/See-Zimmermanns-Sexy-Summer-2013-Swim-Campaign-Benny-Horne-Shot-Denisa-Dvorakova-Talum-Mexico.jpeg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cIeaRdb9Bs8/UIYGseo4mEI/AAAAAAAAAsE/mS0xidHUg38/s1600/Dion-Lee-Transit-Spring-Summer-2013-Campaign-Sneak-Peek-Look-Book-shot-Bowen-Arico.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cIeaRdb9Bs8/UIYGseo4mEI/AAAAAAAAAsE/mS0xidHUg38/s400/Dion-Lee-Transit-Spring-Summer-2013-Campaign-Sneak-Peek-Look-Book-shot-Bowen-Arico.jpeg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QfAxcRP3asg/UIYG1u3lf4I/AAAAAAAAAsQ/FIztnvlbgWs/s1600/damyller-brasil-2013-spring-summer-ad-campaign-01x.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="243" width="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QfAxcRP3asg/UIYG1u3lf4I/AAAAAAAAAsQ/FIztnvlbgWs/s400/damyller-brasil-2013-spring-summer-ad-campaign-01x.jpeg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0F2GIaVtUeQ/UIYG1xMUtHI/AAAAAAAAAsc/yJ2z6N7iVyc/s1600/6a00e54ecca8b98833017ee4118a8a970d.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="282" width="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0F2GIaVtUeQ/UIYG1xMUtHI/AAAAAAAAAsc/yJ2z6N7iVyc/s400/6a00e54ecca8b98833017ee4118a8a970d.jpeg" /></a></div> Sources: aguadecoco, zimmerman, dion lee, Damyller Brasil, ArezzoPatricia Villablancahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10344103292995318943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273361012859700509.post-57926669290483638322012-07-12T14:43:00.000+10:002012-07-12T15:06:21.793+10:00Social Deviants.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XTEKPqKkYnc/T_5PR7wOe_I/AAAAAAAAApc/vQRA5VEeIjA/s1600/May-2012-Japan-Vogue-Pearls-Are-a-Girl%2525E2%252580%252599s-Best-Friend-04.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="285" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XTEKPqKkYnc/T_5PR7wOe_I/AAAAAAAAApc/vQRA5VEeIjA/s400/May-2012-Japan-Vogue-Pearls-Are-a-Girl%2525E2%252580%252599s-Best-Friend-04.jpeg" /></a></div> So this post albeit different to my normal 'fashion inspiration' posts, which I undoubtedly admit illustrate how much of a lazy blogger I'm becoming (I swear it's not me! It's my Tumblr addiction and convincing myself pictures say more than words ever-could)- I've decided to do a mini-post on Fashionable Etiquette. *GASP* <br><br>Why? Do you ask? Simply because I believe clothes are like our, shall we say covers. They are the book covers of our personality and albeit a book can look beautiful, with amazing font, a fantastic picture or illustration, and an incredibly catchy title (much like the self-proclaimed social titles we bestow upon ourselves) they do not necessarily tell you much about an individual. Their behaviour and etiquette, does. <br><br>Now for the traditionalist and aristocratic 'bourgeois' the handbook of elegance and etiquette has been handed down by someone of title with archaic beliefs of how a 'lady' should act. The book '<b>A Guide to Elegance: For Every Woman Who Wants to Be Well and Properly Dressed on All Occasions'</b> by Genevieve Antoine Dariaux, is a perfect example. I purchased this when I was 16 or so, so a good nine years ago and read it in a matter of hours. <br><br>It was filled with "don'ts". Don't wear black before midday (oops); Match your underwear (double oops); Never make a man feel inferior to you - this doesn't mean play the bimbo but be diplomatic with intellectual conversations (ok this I have mastered). Never wear 'TOO much' jewellery (uh oh - bye bye chunky rings). Diamond studs are a staple (What about faux diamonds? I have some plastic ones i whip out every so often when I'm lazy, does that count?). Don't chew gum; Don't eat everything off your plate; Don't be drunk in public; Don't let a man know you're too interested in them; Don't be impolite ever; Don't yell; Don't have chipped nail polish; Don't wear flats with a dress or skirt; etc etc. <br><br>After reading it, I felt like the most minimal of behaviours had to be controlled. <br><br>I should explain, I never once purchased this book because I felt I was lacking in decorum. My mother drilled it into me since I was able to walk and talk. There's a day I remember we went out to dine and she sat me down infront a multiple-course meal setting and educated me on each utensil. She always taught me to keep my knees together, elbows off the table, never cross your legs whilst out dining and eat as if you are a delicate bee who carefully hovers over your food. <br><br>I was kind of conflicted after reading Madame Dariaux's book and thought to myself, well 'Why is my etiquette meant to be dictated by restraints?'. Can't I just be polite, be delicate, and exercise proper mannerisms and be done with it all. The Madame would probably scorn me for wearing all black, in different textures, almost every day. But alas, I'm not having Tea with any Queens anytime soon so I placed the book at the top of my wardrobe, it was more useful as a dust bunny collector than as a 'Guide' in my opinion. <br><br>Then of course, in our contemporary society, being in the 'naughties' as the mass media calls it, with Generation X and Y and iTech I wonder, when do these mannerisms change? When are they unacceptable? <br><br>For example, a friend of mine pointed out that she went out on a date and the man split everything 50/50 and his reasoning was 'if you want to be equals, this is a good place to start'. I thought that was rude. You are in no way treading on my rights as a woman or my freedom by offering a kind gesture of paying for a drink, or dinner; On the contrary you're flattering me because it is SO rare to come across someone who is willing to exercise this courtesy. Well, now it is considered a courtesy because before it was compulsory. When did these mannerisms change? <br><br>The counterpart to this argument is the neo-feminist who would state that it's an illustration that a man thinks a woman cannot look after herself, how dare you buy me dinner, I'm more than capable of purchasing my own food, I'm not an inept just because I have a vagina, and I'm not your property to maintain. etc etc - I understand this view, but I don't necessarily agree with the logic that finances it. BUT, I haven't got a problem with it either. <br><br>Which brings me to the main purpose of this piece - Gentlemen and technology. The least romantic topic that could possibly exist because lets face it, we tie in romance with chivalry and chivalry is meant to evolve and flourish through the conditioning of 'proper mannerisms' and 'etiquette'. The ever so proud John Bridges (http://johnbridges.com) wrote a book on it too. It's counterpart being <b>'The Game'</b> by Neil Strauss which would be and can be considered the ultimate manipulation manual of bed-hopping for the unstable man. (I do not regret the later sentence and stand by it). <br><br>Having said that, and acknowledging the array of YouTube videos where men have filmed their attempts of the different techniques on different women and then prod them into the bedroom as if they were cattle on an electronic conveyor belt, we have the stupid self-help books for women. My personal favourite <b>'The Catch'</b> - I don't mean that in a sarcastic way either. It's the MOST realistic book for women out there and doesn't talk about hating men, or changing them, but talks about a woman focusing on herself, learning about herself, and knowing when to put up with bullshit and when not to, despite the generic profiling of certain 'types' of men (which again I disagree with). <br><br><Br><BR><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MnjlI8JW5Xk/T_5bPsD3j1I/AAAAAAAAAqg/PjHbSazMYY0/s1600/Bey-Why-Dont-You-Love-Me_thumb.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="264" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MnjlI8JW5Xk/T_5bPsD3j1I/AAAAAAAAAqg/PjHbSazMYY0/s400/Bey-Why-Dont-You-Love-Me_thumb.jpeg" /></a></div><BR><BR><BR><BR>Samantha Brett does a really good job at helping a woman empower herself by focusing on living a life where she learns that men are not necessary elements to overall happiness. One of the favourite bitchy remarks she slips in there reads to the effect of, 'big whoop, he didn't call, haven't you got better things to do?'. That was a personal favourite of mine. As I recall myself having said this to a few friends who have obsessed over the <i>'he hasn't called me'</i> or <i>'he hasn't message me'</i> dilemma they seem to amplify and dramatise out of insecurity. But hey, I can't say I have never done it, I have, like once. We all do. It's part of the growing process I imagine and what not. I'm a bit nicer when explaining this to friends though, my approach is to the effect, <i>'If he wants to see you or talk to you, he'll call you, if not, who cares? Don't chase him, you can't make a person want to see you or talk to you, it's like asking a brick wall to move.' </i><br><br><br>If the remainder of the title hadn't been 'How to find the man of your dreams' I would've immediately hoarded it off to any and all female friends. <br><br>On that note, I've gotten a little off topic but that's perfectly ok because it helps me tie in the texting concept with the internet. Ahh, the INTERNET, one of the most amazing inventions along with the mobile phone, where you now carry your entire social circle and existence - in, your, pocket. <br><br>Who needs independence and space when you have a device with you, with 24/7 accessibility, stalkability (sic), sociability, and for some love-ability. <br><br>Gone are the days of the landline phone call and posted letter, and in are the days of IM-ing, BBing, Facebooking, Twittering, Tumblring, Instagraming, Pinteresting, Blogging (mobile style), Emailing, and even internet dating. <br><br>So, where and when did we develop the etiquette for this kind of technology? <br><br>Should there be guidelines? Perhaps to the effect of the following: <br><br>- Don't message someone all day, every day, unless you're truly long-term friends - as in, they've seen you in your underwear at some point or with your face shoved in some sort of fast food container followed by the digestive aftermath. <br><br>- Don't internet bitch about people - it makes you look pathetic. If you need an outlet, phone a friend. OR even better, do it in such an obscure fashion it is in the form of a 'SomeeCard' or 'MEME' where you get heaps of likes and feel socially validated through strangers behind a computer- WRONG. <br><br>- Don't blog/write articles about your exes, friends, relatives, co-workers, or in fact ANYONE. This is a HUGE thing that's going around at the moment, people 'getting even' or try to attain some sort of justification in regards to their personal problems by making someone else look bad, by embellishing or even outrightly lying about them. It's like you've gone out and run into mutual friends and strangers, and shortly after commenced a bitching spree throwing verbal shit everywhere to taint another individual's image. It makes the writer look unethical, indecent, and un-honourable and chances are the people who read it will pick up on that. <br><br><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bM8WnoeM4bc/T_5Q6U_beFI/AAAAAAAAAp0/2fesVsFWfSA/s1600/12-magazine-promotes-victim-of-beauty-issue-featuring-battered-women.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="288" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bM8WnoeM4bc/T_5Q6U_beFI/AAAAAAAAAp0/2fesVsFWfSA/s400/12-magazine-promotes-victim-of-beauty-issue-featuring-battered-women.jpeg" /></a></div> <br><br><br> Again, there's no kind of regulation as to how someone should conduct themselves online, yet, it seems men and women fall victim to their own impulsive stupidity. Women publicly scorning a man for whatever it is they did and oh, my favourite, seeing men post up images of women when they are in mid-hook up with them in the middle of a nightclub where the woman is in a completely compromising position. (Cheers to your mates for snapping that one up) - Good for you, sir, good for you. I'm sure the public humiliation of that girl is more than enough to determine how much of a 'man' you are. You go Glen Coco. <br><br><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UPnsqpfXQOw/T_5RAd9xCaI/AAAAAAAAAqA/WLeFF2WPG8g/s1600/Italian%2BVogue%2B-%2BDaphne%2BG004%2Bcopy.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="266" width="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UPnsqpfXQOw/T_5RAd9xCaI/AAAAAAAAAqA/WLeFF2WPG8g/s400/Italian%2BVogue%2B-%2BDaphne%2BG004%2Bcopy.jpeg" /></a></div> <br><br><br> On this topical note of sexual escapades, Helen Fisher had an amazing thing to contribute to the discussion and that is concerning adulterous men.. because up to this point, I'll admit it, I've painted guys in a pretty dim light (sorry dudes, unintentional and I'll redeem myself here). <br><br><br><blockquote>When asked, why are men more adulterous than women? I always ask the person, why do they think men are more adulterous? Who do they think these men are sleeping with? - Helen Fisher</blockquote> <br><br><br>In fact tying into social decorum and etiquette is this idea that women were at one stage considered vulnerable and hence we needed to act like 'delicate flowers' and men would be I guess, bees that would buzz around and use us for reproduction, they'd help us maintain ourselves and all we needed to do was look pretty. <br><br>In modern times women are closing the gap, and I think there are always going to be social deviants or traditionalist as people now refer to them, banging on their pots and pans indicating certain ways that should be adopted for proper behaviour but at the same time we're entering a time where social interactions do in-fact need new rules. No, wait let me rephrase, we need new guidelines. <br><br><br>New guidelines need to be considered for what is proper conduct especially given the fact many people hide behind their phones and computers and at times believe that decorum need not transcend there because there's limited accountability and a lot of anonymity. <br><br>Since I've laid the foundation thus far on this topic, how can you be 'Fashionably Etiquette'? With things like the social revolution, the sexual revolution in full swing, and the economic and financial changes where the double income household is now the normative situation for both hetereo and homosexual relationships.. how can we continue to tell people how to conduct themselves in the current social climate. <br><br>Clearly reflecting on archaic behaviours, no black before midday is well, as dead as the Madame Dariaux. Not to mention those rules of how many dates before you sleep with someone is so highly subjective it's become non-existent for many. <br><br>So how about this... Consider, one simple guidance to your social interactions with strangers, lovers, ex-lovers, friends, family, co-workers, learned colleagues, what if we tried exercising the basic kindergarten code of conduct of: <br><br><br><blockquote>Treat others how you would like to be treated</blockquote><br><br><br>Hear me out, because it can and will apply to everything. Take the following examples into considerations: <br><br><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yhVyR0RGw4M/T_5PL32xDoI/AAAAAAAAApQ/gCcKSida770/s1600/gossip_girl-look_serena-e-blair.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yhVyR0RGw4M/T_5PL32xDoI/AAAAAAAAApQ/gCcKSida770/s400/gossip_girl-look_serena-e-blair.jpeg" /></a></div><br><br>1. The Best Friend - Your 'best' friend, is called this by you for a reason, they know all (if not most) of your secrets, inhibitions, weaknesses, desires, ambitions, quirks and they still love you. It's the friend you can call no matter how busy you've been and you pick up right where you left off, yes? I know I want my friend to respect me, be honest with me in the most tactful way possible, accept me for who I am, so for my friend to treat me this way, shouldn't I exercise the same behaviour? Even if they insist on liking a TV Show I despise. You also need to know when to shut up, I mean this in terms of if they are entering a relationship and you are a bit weary, just gently advise them to be weary, you don't need to enter into a full blown verbal monologue of why this person is bad for them etc etc etc. You aren't dating the individual, they are, and chances are they like them. Would you listen if they bombarded you? Chances are no. <br><br><br><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HxklaX4DZO8/T_5WhKkNWFI/AAAAAAAAAqQ/DI9Kr1jiCd0/s1600/crazy-stupid-love-movie-image-ryan-gosling-02.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="267" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HxklaX4DZO8/T_5WhKkNWFI/AAAAAAAAAqQ/DI9Kr1jiCd0/s400/crazy-stupid-love-movie-image-ryan-gosling-02.jpeg" /></a></div><br><br>2. The Hot Individual at the Nightclub/bar/event - I don't know about you guys, but I for one, tremble when this person approaches me, because I exercise a Miss Bitch attitude - not intentionally, it's a face I pulled once and the wind changed, I've been waiting for the wind to change ever since. Be nice? What's wrong with being nice, even if they are a complete tool, just be polite and walk away? No need to shout out verbal abuses, if anything you'll end up looking like a tool. Remember your thank yous (sic) and excuse me, and it was nice to meet you and be on your way. <br><br><br><br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6BGt6N-w8Zo/T_5OffzX-LI/AAAAAAAAApE/Z6aSM_6eQqM/s1600/movie-review-photo-_-the-break-up-screen-savor.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="240" width="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6BGt6N-w8Zo/T_5OffzX-LI/AAAAAAAAApE/Z6aSM_6eQqM/s400/movie-review-photo-_-the-break-up-screen-savor.jpeg" /></a></div><br><br>3. The Ex-Boyfriend/Girlfriend - Ok, have you got a pen handy? Good, write this down. DON'T EVER BITCH ABOUT AN EX. This is something you CAN do with your closest friends, right. That's it. But DO not make it your mission to ruin or taint another individual ever. It's un-becoming. It's dirty and makes you look really bitter. This doesn't mean the other person won't bitch, but hey, you can't control that, but you can control yourself and at least you'll be living by your 'Treat others' motto. <br><br><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_7hnwdM4OBQ/T_5PnCdOMKI/AAAAAAAAApo/uQ_VefKz20Y/s1600/img-uk-couples-01_15560374451.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="317" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_7hnwdM4OBQ/T_5PnCdOMKI/AAAAAAAAApo/uQ_VefKz20Y/s400/img-uk-couples-01_15560374451.jpeg" /></a></div><br><br>4. The Partner - Your current partner, this should incorporate the approach taken with the best friend and then some. You're being intimate with this individual obviously and spending time with them, (hopefully not TOO much time) - Compromise with them but mainly accept them. I'm sure you have annoying traits too, and I'm positive they disagree with the way YOU drive, who cares? Honestly. <br><br><br><br> In closing, of this somewhat gargantuan essay/article/rant remember conduct can unravel the most stylish of outfits. Having said that, a man in a suit reveals a great deal about himself, as does a woman who looks effortlessly chic, but if you can't exercise or haven't grasped the niceties that come with looking fabulous perhaps you should re-evaluate your 'book cover' because the content may read trashy and boring, and a lawyer could argue 'false advertising'.Patricia Villablancahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10344103292995318943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273361012859700509.post-92130772580327817582012-06-25T23:17:00.000+10:002012-06-25T23:17:45.102+10:00Inspiration for week beginning 25/June 2012So, I'm having to somewhat create a grasp of a constantly evolving concept for the second issue of FMC and have it hopefully coordinate and compliment the vision of the stylist so we get this collaborative 'wow' factor. Here is what I'm feeling, loving, channeling this week. Sourcing from a whole bunch of places... these images aren't mine. <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Fjo8wMNlDv0/T-hk24MM-tI/AAAAAAAAAoo/DZUHgYoyHio/s1600/yasmin-le-bon-jan-welters-vogue-spain-march-2012-08.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="290" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Fjo8wMNlDv0/T-hk24MM-tI/AAAAAAAAAoo/DZUHgYoyHio/s400/yasmin-le-bon-jan-welters-vogue-spain-march-2012-08.jpeg" /></a> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mkEl9VDDdRY/T-hknsouG3I/AAAAAAAAAns/CYtqG6T3E1I/s1600/Miranda_Kerr_Numero_115_Editorial_01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="295" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mkEl9VDDdRY/T-hknsouG3I/AAAAAAAAAns/CYtqG6T3E1I/s400/Miranda_Kerr_Numero_115_Editorial_01.jpeg" /></a> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-S7ct5lSJlV0/T-hkn7dZRqI/AAAAAAAAAn4/yYkQxUuPEKA/s1600/madonna4.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="247" width="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-S7ct5lSJlV0/T-hkn7dZRqI/AAAAAAAAAn4/yYkQxUuPEKA/s400/madonna4.jpeg" /></a> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ty_rA4gW8Lc/T-hkooYrYdI/AAAAAAAAAoE/qy7gCY7vT_w/s1600/september2011numero.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="306" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ty_rA4gW8Lc/T-hkooYrYdI/AAAAAAAAAoE/qy7gCY7vT_w/s400/september2011numero.jpeg" /></a> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tXvHh7T_icE/T-hko6PAicI/AAAAAAAAAoQ/qmsRO3sSa2M/s1600/september2011vogueus.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="281" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tXvHh7T_icE/T-hko6PAicI/AAAAAAAAAoQ/qmsRO3sSa2M/s400/september2011vogueus.jpeg" /></a> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lzpYQTj0Fn0/T-hkpElTrhI/AAAAAAAAAoc/FNIzojY90sc/s1600/spring2011lovemagazine.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="272" width="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lzpYQTj0Fn0/T-hkpElTrhI/AAAAAAAAAoc/FNIzojY90sc/s400/spring2011lovemagazine.jpeg" /></a> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E3QjR4H1v0Y/T-hkXEqKrMI/AAAAAAAAAms/iqadxFzyrEY/s1600/december2011wonderland.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="311" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E3QjR4H1v0Y/T-hkXEqKrMI/AAAAAAAAAms/iqadxFzyrEY/s400/december2011wonderland.jpeg" /></a> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-E_w7w7zWp60/T-hkXZUibPI/AAAAAAAAAm8/RywkyqBlDrM/s1600/fall2011another.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="266" width="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-E_w7w7zWp60/T-hkXZUibPI/AAAAAAAAAm8/RywkyqBlDrM/s400/fall2011another.jpeg" /></a> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-O0DD1qttd5o/T-hkYGHsHKI/AAAAAAAAAnE/HnCtzuq6mW4/s1600/fall2011tmagazine.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="301" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-O0DD1qttd5o/T-hkYGHsHKI/AAAAAAAAAnE/HnCtzuq6mW4/s400/fall2011tmagazine.jpeg" /></a> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lhoDqHjWgeI/T-hkYuc2mEI/AAAAAAAAAnQ/YIQvtEmUo08/s1600/ingodwetrust.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="274" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lhoDqHjWgeI/T-hkYuc2mEI/AAAAAAAAAnQ/YIQvtEmUo08/s400/ingodwetrust.png" /></a> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3bIp-2EHv3g/T-hkZO8I4fI/AAAAAAAAAnc/DBsVzqzB0fM/s1600/lara-stone-daphne-groenveld-mert-marcus-7-29-11-06.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="292" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3bIp-2EHv3g/T-hkZO8I4fI/AAAAAAAAAnc/DBsVzqzB0fM/s400/lara-stone-daphne-groenveld-mert-marcus-7-29-11-06.jpeg" /></a>Patricia Villablancahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10344103292995318943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273361012859700509.post-30192202084238940812012-06-12T12:42:00.000+10:002012-06-12T12:43:12.538+10:00Indie week.So, I've decided to try categorise my inspiration in terms of weeks. SO this week is indie week, I have an indie playlist on my spotify and here are a bunch of awesome images I scoured of tumblr, if you follow my tumblr you'll be doubling up and you should know I tumble more than I blog these days - it's easier. <i>Enjoy! xx P</i><BR> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yj7_S9k56tc/T9asSNJMceI/AAAAAAAAAlI/mGqw2P8pXSg/s1600/tumblr_ludmyjBh3P1qawtluo1_500.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="260" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yj7_S9k56tc/T9asSNJMceI/AAAAAAAAAlI/mGqw2P8pXSg/s400/tumblr_ludmyjBh3P1qawtluo1_500.png" /></a> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a6mUZuUXw9k/T9asSpimIfI/AAAAAAAAAlU/T64YzHaZxXM/s1600/tumblr_lxcatmKEqp1qby61eo1_500.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="254" width="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a6mUZuUXw9k/T9asSpimIfI/AAAAAAAAAlU/T64YzHaZxXM/s400/tumblr_lxcatmKEqp1qby61eo1_500.jpeg" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fB5Do79tZgA/T9asS2ybPZI/AAAAAAAAAlg/Q9vK5ifYPOg/s1600/tumblr_lzi8ufIIoU1qbq54po1_500.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="267" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fB5Do79tZgA/T9asS2ybPZI/AAAAAAAAAlg/Q9vK5ifYPOg/s400/tumblr_lzi8ufIIoU1qbq54po1_500.jpeg" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sr0N4LVC-kI/T9asTA1ihUI/AAAAAAAAAls/ZgiCLGbiQ8c/s1600/tumblr_m5f27g95Ud1r2kqyqo1_500.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="269" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sr0N4LVC-kI/T9asTA1ihUI/AAAAAAAAAls/ZgiCLGbiQ8c/s400/tumblr_m5f27g95Ud1r2kqyqo1_500.jpeg" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TzD9ZfB4ZNg/T9asTmihr-I/AAAAAAAAAl4/0tXMFpsMK5A/s1600/tumblr_m5giz4lnYy1qah5ozo1_500.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="373" width="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TzD9ZfB4ZNg/T9asTmihr-I/AAAAAAAAAl4/0tXMFpsMK5A/s400/tumblr_m5giz4lnYy1qah5ozo1_500.png" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iXtOBXmIp4I/T9asdqLQUbI/AAAAAAAAAmE/ABZEjZukmEM/s1600/tumblr_m5gzdbufPE1qc887qo2_500.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="260" width="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iXtOBXmIp4I/T9asdqLQUbI/AAAAAAAAAmE/ABZEjZukmEM/s400/tumblr_m5gzdbufPE1qc887qo2_500.jpeg" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3nnSGR3QG6c/T9asdj6yDyI/AAAAAAAAAmQ/2ah-wKkaSMo/s1600/tumblr_m5hd6eEU7n1qg7hn1o1_500.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="275" width="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3nnSGR3QG6c/T9asdj6yDyI/AAAAAAAAAmQ/2ah-wKkaSMo/s400/tumblr_m5hd6eEU7n1qg7hn1o1_500.jpeg" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8qfHp8RFhQU/T9aseCxeRcI/AAAAAAAAAmc/viEWj0Hx-BM/s1600/tumblr_m272i5OfQM1qecdlho1_500.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="389" width="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8qfHp8RFhQU/T9aseCxeRcI/AAAAAAAAAmc/viEWj0Hx-BM/s400/tumblr_m272i5OfQM1qecdlho1_500.jpeg" /></a>Patricia Villablancahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10344103292995318943noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273361012859700509.post-46516586617568163722012-06-05T17:44:00.000+10:002012-06-05T17:44:48.881+10:00Winter Inspiration.I love love love winter... as much as I love Summer. True Story. So here's some visual inspiration for my southern hemispheric friends. =) Sorry I'm being somewhat half-assed about this post, I'm wanting to share and inspire w/ you all but i'm bogged down with exams atm. <a href="http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c324/ShatteredDaisy/urbantease/inspiration/winterinspiration01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="450" width="324" src="http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c324/ShatteredDaisy/urbantease/inspiration/winterinspiration01.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.zenadiadesign.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/snow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="381" width="550" src="http://www.zenadiadesign.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/snow.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4218642962_9ef880a8ba.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="333" width="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4218642962_9ef880a8ba.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://images.polkadotbride.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/winter-inspiration-shoot010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="366" width="550" src="http://images.polkadotbride.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/winter-inspiration-shoot010.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://fashiongrunge.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/tumblr_kt8135yfcv1qzztowo1_400.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="533" width="400" src="http://fashiongrunge.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/tumblr_kt8135yfcv1qzztowo1_400.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://uploads.notempire.com/images/uploads/LOVEWINTER.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="250" width="250" src="http://uploads.notempire.com/images/uploads/LOVEWINTER.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dntb1OG9cWs/TUH5oaCrGrI/AAAAAAAABNY/YAjt-fTSJ-8/s1600/snowy+road.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="1200" width="1600" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dntb1OG9cWs/TUH5oaCrGrI/AAAAAAAABNY/YAjt-fTSJ-8/s1600/snowy+road.JPG" /></a> <a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2439/4020935729_8c282ffef4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="500" width="500" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2439/4020935729_8c282ffef4.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.kimgray.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Winter-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="361" width="500" src="http://www.kimgray.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Winter-2.jpg" /></a>Patricia Villablancahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10344103292995318943noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273361012859700509.post-29331077720110888122012-05-10T23:20:00.001+10:002012-05-10T23:20:13.661+10:00Because I'm poor...So because I'm short of cash and I think by the time I can afford Isabel Marant clothes or boots... anything I would've wanted would be out of season and I'd have to contact Ms Marant herself to attain what I longed for... if I'm lucky. Here's an awesome DIY video on DIY ISABEL MARANT BOOTS - <Center><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/bSnsepvzKn0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></center>Patricia Villablancahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10344103292995318943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273361012859700509.post-90033635832067328592012-04-29T14:16:00.000+10:002012-04-29T14:17:00.851+10:00Never fear! Fashion week is here! Your dress up guide and more...So as I began the daunting task of (gasp-deciding-what-to-wear-and-how-fashionistas-judge) the invites are rolling in, the nerves are building and the business cards are STILL not in my hands. All on the even of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia. Moonlighting as a long-time blogger, law student (with a keen interest in Criminal law), and Editor in Chief & Founder of FMC Magazine, the pressure is slowly building up and so are the expectations. Fashion Palette was aside from sitting for almost 7 hours with interval 10min breaks and sadly no food - AMAZING! We were starving but the runway shows were our food for the day. So if you have me on <b>Instagram</b> (and if you don't you should because I will be posting all through Fashion Week!!! My username is <b>PattytriciaFMC. </b> Here are a few snap shots I took for FMC which are up on our Facebook page (which you can go and like <a href=https://www.facebook.com/pages/FashionMusicCulture/289285307801320 target=new>HERE</a>). The runway choreography improved dramatically the second day which was really appreciated as we were able to view pieces properly and with time. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6LNKwqgoGjk/T5yuH9fo7PI/AAAAAAAAAhA/YUTXEccuQyA/s1600/72981_351546634908520_289285307801320_1057320_1441381488_n.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="299" width="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6LNKwqgoGjk/T5yuH9fo7PI/AAAAAAAAAhA/YUTXEccuQyA/s400/72981_351546634908520_289285307801320_1057320_1441381488_n.jpeg" /></a><BR> Laura Damelian </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8Q0lb5s7G-E/T5yuH5K_4zI/AAAAAAAAAhM/dZadLZPEvJc/s1600/318116_351356171594233_289285307801320_1056953_2009869960_n.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8Q0lb5s7G-E/T5yuH5K_4zI/AAAAAAAAAhM/dZadLZPEvJc/s400/318116_351356171594233_289285307801320_1056953_2009869960_n.jpeg" /></a><BR>Me (left) and Natalie our stylist. </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zfRa9ukSGUA/T5yuIcnO1pI/AAAAAAAAAhc/BcrP-RQkfjg/s1600/380366_352333714829812_289285307801320_1058813_327912037_n.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="299" width="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zfRa9ukSGUA/T5yuIcnO1pI/AAAAAAAAAhc/BcrP-RQkfjg/s400/380366_352333714829812_289285307801320_1058813_327912037_n.jpeg" /></a><BR>Laura Damelian </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oHjFzhrKcDw/T5yuJWa_ZbI/AAAAAAAAAhk/iZ3YfsWGwcc/s1600/403527_351354431594407_289285307801320_1056950_512828159_n.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="299" width="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oHjFzhrKcDw/T5yuJWa_ZbI/AAAAAAAAAhk/iZ3YfsWGwcc/s400/403527_351354431594407_289285307801320_1056950_512828159_n.jpeg" /></a><BR>The show is about to begin! </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6o0KZ4kAyb4/T5yuJmLCK9I/AAAAAAAAAhw/XtsY5zcm5QU/s1600/559426_351368251593025_289285307801320_1056958_139735745_n.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="299" width="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6o0KZ4kAyb4/T5yuJmLCK9I/AAAAAAAAAhw/XtsY5zcm5QU/s400/559426_351368251593025_289285307801320_1056958_139735745_n.jpeg" /></a><BR> Carriageworks TRANSFORMED! </div> <BR><BR><BR><BR>In other news I thought I'd write up a mini piece on 'How to Dress/Act - for Fashion Week'. First and foremost, take note of which photographers are attending... I recently found out THE <b>Tommy Ton</b> from Jak&Jill and Vogue USA is attending. Pointers, his style is a focus on stand out pieces. So if you are an aspiring fashionista wanting to soak up some lime-light. Then canvass his blog and get a feel for his stuff. This isn't a 'how to get snapped up' guide. BUT if that's what you want to do, then I'd say RESEARCH is key. I'm a low-key individual. So this is as far my advice can probably go in terms of seeking lime light. <br><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_DlgeAnOcQY/T5y01foHZXI/AAAAAAAAAiA/Xx5i9r6jAIo/s1600/carine_julia_roitfeld_paris_fashion_week.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="267" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_DlgeAnOcQY/T5y01foHZXI/AAAAAAAAAiA/Xx5i9r6jAIo/s400/carine_julia_roitfeld_paris_fashion_week.jpeg" /></a></div><BR>SO. <BR><b>1. Look to your fashion mentor/idol.</b> For me this is Carine, Julia and Emanuelle. They always look COMFORTABLE and stylish in what they wear. Judging from the clothes many power players were wearing at Fashion Palette, this is key. <BR><BR><BR><BR><b>2. Have a statement piece</b>. Whether it is a pair of shoes, a clutch, a belt, ANYTHING. Use this to your advantage. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XFj6n1MbT8Q/T5y1uLIUfJI/AAAAAAAAAiM/GyTYxz1I9Bs/s1600/carolinemaigret.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="263" width="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XFj6n1MbT8Q/T5y1uLIUfJI/AAAAAAAAAiM/GyTYxz1I9Bs/s400/carolinemaigret.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Wy83331bn3M/T5y6-TtHDYI/AAAAAAAAAjM/ulz5vj6QwQQ/s1600/2011_12_Tommy-Ton.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="274" width="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Wy83331bn3M/T5y6-TtHDYI/AAAAAAAAAjM/ulz5vj6QwQQ/s400/2011_12_Tommy-Ton.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RvQJW_KYtvs/T5y6-q0f1GI/AAAAAAAAAjY/nfeVHWBMlhE/s1600/clutch.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="266" width="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RvQJW_KYtvs/T5y6-q0f1GI/AAAAAAAAAjY/nfeVHWBMlhE/s400/clutch.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uCKrYXhV9qs/T5y6-6Ub8AI/AAAAAAAAAjk/gDia5DElV3Y/s1600/neon4%2Bfashandbeats.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="266" width="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uCKrYXhV9qs/T5y6-6Ub8AI/AAAAAAAAAjk/gDia5DElV3Y/s400/neon4%2Bfashandbeats.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Mejb8QkZTLI/T5y6_FNRfwI/AAAAAAAAAjw/z5_GxSh4hIg/s1600/Tommy%2BTon%2BStudded%2BClutch.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="300" width="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Mejb8QkZTLI/T5y6_FNRfwI/AAAAAAAAAjw/z5_GxSh4hIg/s400/Tommy%2BTon%2BStudded%2BClutch.jpeg" /></a></div><BR><BR><BR><BR><b>3. BLACK IS encouraged.</b> I know, I am coming from a biased stand point BUT ALL black is perfectly acceptable, as long as it is done right. Embrace texture mixing, embrace chains, embrace it all. You can turn a plain black outfit in clean chic or rocker chic depending on how you accessorise. Which kind of ties into rule number 2. Statement pieces. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S2t11En0eU8/T5y7zra8kuI/AAAAAAAAAj8/ZVE3QTxPp_Q/s1600/alt.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="310" width="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S2t11En0eU8/T5y7zra8kuI/AAAAAAAAAj8/ZVE3QTxPp_Q/s400/alt.png" /></a></div><BR><BR><BR><BR><b>4. Embrace your style</b>. There's nothing worse than a woman or man who isn't comfortable in their own skin. So first of all, embrace your individual sense of style, there are many prominent names in the business I can rattle off to illustrate this point but I am sure this isn't necessary. There's nothing sexier than a person who is comfortable in their own skin and style. So if you're indie, INDIE yourself out. If you're punk, OWN it. If you're polished, well… you get the picture. <BR><BR><BR><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LpM1iw6s-nQ/T5y7-NVFJEI/AAAAAAAAAkI/fK2G314bL1U/s1600/anna-and-leigh.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LpM1iw6s-nQ/T5y7-NVFJEI/AAAAAAAAAkI/fK2G314bL1U/s400/anna-and-leigh.jpeg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0lcx4i0DnfY/T5y7-VZmb0I/AAAAAAAAAkU/a2_9TKgRMak/s1600/anna-dello-russo-09.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="247" width="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0lcx4i0DnfY/T5y7-VZmb0I/AAAAAAAAAkU/a2_9TKgRMak/s400/anna-dello-russo-09.jpeg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BSPoP9DWQAk/T5y7-_Nf2VI/AAAAAAAAAkg/9_iD-pWYcA8/s1600/anna-dello-russo-hats-e1334021973438.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="273" width="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BSPoP9DWQAk/T5y7-_Nf2VI/AAAAAAAAAkg/9_iD-pWYcA8/s400/anna-dello-russo-hats-e1334021973438.png" /></a></div> <BR><BR><BR><BR><B>5. Appreciate the models, don't aspire and compare.</b> There's nothing worse for your self esteem than comparing yourself to a model. Always remember they are paid to be models so they have to go the extra mile to be a model. They are gorgeous in their own ways, they are thin because they need to fit into sample sizes, remember that! All runway clothes are sample sizes. Take comfort in knowing you are beautiful and don't compare yourself. It's not healthy for you, and nothing stands out more than a sad person with low self esteem. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gXUCPYJKJOQ/T5zADPQLIEI/AAAAAAAAAk4/w1qNmezUDpk/s1600/runway_models-10135.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="275" width="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gXUCPYJKJOQ/T5zADPQLIEI/AAAAAAAAAk4/w1qNmezUDpk/s400/runway_models-10135.jpeg" /></a></div> <BR><BR><BR><BR> <b>6. Have GOOD etiquette.</b> Do not openly express disgust at a collection LOUDLY. Chances are family and friends of the designer are also at the show, attending to support their efforts and nothing is more of a faux pas than acting like a diva and being rude. A HUGE NO-NO. Do not do this under any circumstance. Save your negative opinions for the down-time with your fellow friends, not the public. <BR><BR><BR><BR> <B>7. Take an SLR or handy digi cam!</B> If you manage to score incredible seating, why not use the opportunity to take some nice images front row? On your phone or on a camera for future reference? <BR><BR><BR><BR> <b>7. Have FUN!</b> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GL174yEI7Po/T5y9_PFFaLI/AAAAAAAAAks/OWVK5oY8tw4/s1600/dsc_0353-models-are-so-sweet-fun-and-crazy-at-the-paris-fashion-week-haute-couture.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GL174yEI7Po/T5y9_PFFaLI/AAAAAAAAAks/OWVK5oY8tw4/s400/dsc_0353-models-are-so-sweet-fun-and-crazy-at-the-paris-fashion-week-haute-couture.jpeg" /></a></div> Sources: Jak&Jill - of course.Patricia Villablancahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10344103292995318943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273361012859700509.post-31192945730624399282012-04-14T15:46:00.001+10:002012-04-26T15:53:45.383+10:00FMC LaunchedHello lovelies! Please find below the very first issue of FMC Magazine! Founded by myself with a fabulous group of people who made it all happen! <br /><br /><div><object style="width:420px;height:272px" ><param name="movie" value="http://static.issuu.com/webembed/viewers/style1/v2/IssuuReader.swf?mode=mini&amp;printButtonEnabled=false&amp;backgroundColor=%23222222&amp;documentId=120426025858-cb2019f09a0c4422b1cf7fc62bb33f6b" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"/><param name="menu" value="false"/><param name="wmode" value="transparent"/><embed src="http://static.issuu.com/webembed/viewers/style1/v2/IssuuReader.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" menu="false" wmode="transparent" style="width:420px;height:272px" flashvars="mode=mini&amp;printButtonEnabled=false&amp;backgroundColor=%23222222&amp;documentId=120426025858-cb2019f09a0c4422b1cf7fc62bb33f6b" /></object><div style="width:420px;text-align:left;"><a href="http://issuu.com/fashion.music.culture/docs/fmc_001_singles_100dpi?mode=window&amp;printButtonEnabled=false&amp;backgroundColor=%23222222" target="_blank">Open publication</a> - Free <a href="http://issuu.com" target="_blank">publishing</a> - <a href="http://issuu.com/search?q=australia" target="_blank">More australia</a></div></div>Patricia Villablancahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10344103292995318943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273361012859700509.post-57441894004604134292012-04-10T01:43:00.002+10:002012-04-10T01:45:32.309+10:00EXCLUSIVE TO STYLE INFLUENTIAL! SNEAK PEAK INTO FMC'S COVER FOR THEIR FIRST ISSUE!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yC_-22tcuNw/T4MD0Zyg_sI/AAAAAAAAAg0/0kM4BfT_ylg/s1600/issue1mockup_Page_01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 309px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yC_-22tcuNw/T4MD0Zyg_sI/AAAAAAAAAg0/0kM4BfT_ylg/s400/issue1mockup_Page_01.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729427349756247746" /></a><br />The BEST surprise for you all! <br /><br />THIS is why I've been neglecting my blog! <br /><br /><br />SOURCE: FMC Magazine!Patricia Villablancahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10344103292995318943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273361012859700509.post-61772487281934139982012-03-20T13:17:00.002+11:002012-03-20T13:19:44.346+11:00FASHION.MUSIC.CULTURE MAGAZINE!Hey guys! <br /><br />A few announcements!<br /><br />FMC is looking for Fashion Illustrators to voluntarily contribute to the publication! So email them at fmc.mag@gmail.com<br /><br />FMC is also looking for voluntary graphic designers to help set up our webpage!<br /><br />Furthermore, if you feel you have something to contribute to the publication, email them telling them what it is and why you fit the FMC culture AND don't forget to get onto Facebook and Twitter and link up with them! <br /><br />11 days until launch! <br /><br />Things are getting crazy!!Patricia Villablancahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10344103292995318943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273361012859700509.post-76597732354909166352012-03-04T10:26:00.003+11:002012-03-04T10:43:13.361+11:00Sneak PEAK behind the first issue of FMC Magazine<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TuUckdc1oCw/T1Ko-PD2aPI/AAAAAAAAAgo/Q5oqAMUq-hM/s1600/424784_312455212150996_289285307801320_950135_255487946_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TuUckdc1oCw/T1Ko-PD2aPI/AAAAAAAAAgo/Q5oqAMUq-hM/s400/424784_312455212150996_289285307801320_950135_255487946_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5715816664234617074" /></a><br /><br />My alarm began chirping 6am on a Saturday morning, quite the opposite of what the norm experience as most people are crawling into bed after TGIF drinks stretching into bar-hopping stretching into street stumbling ending in pillow tumbling. <br /><br />Up I hopped, dressed I got and off we went to our scouted on-location sight to endeavour through an early morning shoot which little did we know would last for most of the day. <br /><br />Ellery, Saveus, Pinclove, ShowPony, Stolen Girl Friend's Club, Kahlo just to name a few made appearances in the dust bags I was carting around mentally arranging, rearranging, organising, coordinating and matching looks to compile a total of 10 looks which brilliantly morphed the shoot into a creepy high-fashion minimalist inspirational spread. <br /><br />I was so proud of everyone's hard work on set yesterday, our models were an absolute delight to work with, the photographer was amazing! Always open to suggestions and this allowed a creativity interactive fusion of ideas which transpired cohesively onto the works produced. <br /><br />The makeup artist was amazing! Brilliant in her our right! The fashion-editorial assistant (my sister) and my mum! Yes my mum! Were BRILLIANT! Doing the running around I was unable to attend to as I changed, rearranged and matched the models. I don't know what I would have done without them. <br /><br />Also our Beauty Editor was brilliant! She was on the ball for the entire time and went above and beyond to help things run smoothly! <br /><br />I can't wait until the first issue comes out in April! I'm eagerly waiting for Jason to get back to me with the prints so we can begin the culling and compiling process. <br /><br />Also watch out as we have interviews with ToniMay, Saveus and the lovely ladies from Desordre amongst many others in our first issue =) <br /><br />Excited? Just a tad!<br /><br /><br />Source: <A href=https://www.facebook.com/pages/FashionMusicCulture/289285307801320>FMC Magazine</a>Patricia Villablancahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10344103292995318943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273361012859700509.post-86343910892882137282012-02-01T20:34:00.004+11:002012-02-01T20:49:06.265+11:00FASHION.MUSIC.CULTURE MAGAZINE!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-swFTJjTsxtQ/TykKjEq5kbI/AAAAAAAAAgc/En4Q7aMTp5A/s1600/405586_289285414467976_289285307801320_891514_754593397_n.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 330px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-swFTJjTsxtQ/TykKjEq5kbI/AAAAAAAAAgc/En4Q7aMTp5A/s400/405586_289285414467976_289285307801320_891514_754593397_n.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704102000706818482" /></a><br />Ok, so I've been very quiet and a horrible blogger! <br /><br />All with good reason, I'm in the process of getting a team together to launch a Sydney-based ONLINE MAGAZINE called <A href=https://www.facebook.com/pages/FashionMusicCulture/289285307801320 target=new>Fashion.Music.Culture</a> - F.M.C for short! <br /><br />We have a <a href=https://www.facebook.com/pages/FashionMusicCulture/289285307801320>Facebook</a> page and the Issuu platform profile page READY and waiting to be launched. <br /><br />We've gotten some very generous designers willing to loan pieces for our editorial, and we've recruited some talented editors for our Music and Culture section, and are recruiting writers, and anyone who is talented, dedicated and Sydney-based to contribute to this publication. <br /><br />We have big plans! <br /><br />Our main objectives are to promote local talents in these realms but we are also going to create a dialogue between the reader and the content, it will be interactive and aesthetically INSPIRING. <br /><br />So 'LIKE' us on Facebook and keep posted to see what progress is being made as the issue comes together!!!Patricia Villablancahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10344103292995318943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273361012859700509.post-43785582651612816492012-01-18T15:18:00.001+11:002012-01-18T15:20:01.905+11:00Baking and tans!So today I baked vanilla lemon baby cakes with coconut buttercream sprinkled with pomegranate. <br /><br />Also have to put my instagram widget on here... :) <br /><br />Source: Me!! :)<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Q8BfE2H98rc/TxZH8lMaoAI/AAAAAAAAAgA/VjIxCFI5fOE/s640/blogger-image--2033515395.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Q8BfE2H98rc/TxZH8lMaoAI/AAAAAAAAAgA/VjIxCFI5fOE/s640/blogger-image--2033515395.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-LAr3RQ0Bv_A/TxZH-aw2erI/AAAAAAAAAgI/dHczyDttD0g/s640/blogger-image-302818787.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-LAr3RQ0Bv_A/TxZH-aw2erI/AAAAAAAAAgI/dHczyDttD0g/s640/blogger-image-302818787.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-w7pQgnnKe5Q/TxZIAIyPQCI/AAAAAAAAAgQ/t36jcdqnaCE/s640/blogger-image--214912817.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-w7pQgnnKe5Q/TxZIAIyPQCI/AAAAAAAAAgQ/t36jcdqnaCE/s640/blogger-image--214912817.jpg" /></a></div>Patricia Villablancahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10344103292995318943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273361012859700509.post-73159903370739399722012-01-16T12:37:00.008+11:002012-01-16T13:10:26.830+11:00Golden Globe 2012 - Hits so far!So here are my picks so far given what is available online at the moment... pictures I am sure will flood online within the next week or so. <br /><br /><Center><B>Sarah Michelle in Monique - topping my list for obvious non-cliché reason</b> - It takes guts to rocks a trend of patterned couture amidst people wearing sequence, chiffon, and blocked dresses</center> <br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HnUA-p-A3jk/TxOB9Auh6-I/AAAAAAAAAfU/WRU_PTzlI5s/s1600/Sarah-Michelle-Gellar-In-Monique-Lhuillier-2012-Golden-Globe-Awards.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 308px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HnUA-p-A3jk/TxOB9Auh6-I/AAAAAAAAAfU/WRU_PTzlI5s/s400/Sarah-Michelle-Gellar-In-Monique-Lhuillier-2012-Golden-Globe-Awards.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698040838720973794" /></a><br /><br /><center><b>This is one of my top picks. Welcome back Ms Danes. Gown by J.Mendel. </b></center><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-X4OEvoTkaBo/TxN_x5uWu3I/AAAAAAAAAek/laKAe-9BCBc/s1600/d5b7f07f59354cb7_c_aire-danes.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 333px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-X4OEvoTkaBo/TxN_x5uWu3I/AAAAAAAAAek/laKAe-9BCBc/s400/d5b7f07f59354cb7_c_aire-danes.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698038448839375730" /></a><br /><br /><center><b>I'm not sure I'm loving Mila's Dior gown, but I'm not hating it either</b></center><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WoGjgADj6xQ/TxOAHZzVcUI/AAAAAAAAAfI/g913UJrSZso/s1600/gal-port-137126674-496x620.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WoGjgADj6xQ/TxOAHZzVcUI/AAAAAAAAAfI/g913UJrSZso/s400/gal-port-137126674-496x620.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698038818227450178" /></a><br /><br /><center><b>I also dislike Ms Richie stemming back from 'The Simple Life' days hence I'm surprised I do not hate this - Julien MacDonald</b></center> <br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9KZmiTcA9TM/TxN_zfQVVsI/AAAAAAAAAes/aLkl-0UfBqo/s1600/GOLDEN-GLOBES-NICOLE-RICHIE.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 244px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9KZmiTcA9TM/TxN_zfQVVsI/AAAAAAAAAes/aLkl-0UfBqo/s400/GOLDEN-GLOBES-NICOLE-RICHIE.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698038476093871810" /></a><br /><br /><center><b>I really dislike Ms Jolie-Pitt, HOWEVER I really like this dress, it's almost reminiscent of a Koraline graffitti art work with the peeping red</b></center><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LeFfuFY6au0/TxN_x6B1KRI/AAAAAAAAAeQ/S9EinUNsqNw/s1600/Brad-Pitt-Angelina-Jolie-Golden-Globes-Pictures-2012.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 260px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LeFfuFY6au0/TxN_x6B1KRI/AAAAAAAAAeQ/S9EinUNsqNw/s400/Brad-Pitt-Angelina-Jolie-Golden-Globes-Pictures-2012.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698038448921061650" /></a><br /><br /><center><b>I picked this as a top contender because it is almost identical to the graduation gown I designed for myself - hence I'm bias</b></center><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rZ2BSFI4uaI/TxN_xizSb6I/AAAAAAAAAeI/dmKwDInI0gU/s1600/246493-sofia-vergara.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rZ2BSFI4uaI/TxN_xizSb6I/AAAAAAAAAeI/dmKwDInI0gU/s400/246493-sofia-vergara.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698038442686050210" /></a><br /><br /><b><center>Charlize rocking Couture Dior like a rockstar.</b></center> <br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0iIaVuqruLo/TxOFcGZ9XiI/AAAAAAAAAf4/f1S34wphUw0/s1600/6704796239_c111d073ca_o.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0iIaVuqruLo/TxOFcGZ9XiI/AAAAAAAAAf4/f1S34wphUw0/s400/6704796239_c111d073ca_o.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698044671356132898" /></a><br /><br /><center><b>Zoey Deschanel - looking the pixel sequencing on this gown</b></center> <br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UfCnG31EuyU/TxOFblUji8I/AAAAAAAAAfs/XLEI2LqGWsY/s1600/6704744175_7e186ac583_o.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 327px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UfCnG31EuyU/TxOFblUji8I/AAAAAAAAAfs/XLEI2LqGWsY/s400/6704744175_7e186ac583_o.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698044662475099074" /></a><br /><br /><center><b>Michelle Williams in Jason Wu!</b></center><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CCK4s8qaZfQ/TxOFbYicHqI/AAAAAAAAAfg/ACsA3OQV_E0/s1600/6704861181_8ffc42c692_o.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 357px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CCK4s8qaZfQ/TxOFbYicHqI/AAAAAAAAAfg/ACsA3OQV_E0/s400/6704861181_8ffc42c692_o.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698044659043671714" /></a><br /><br /><br /><b>Once I get a good picture of Mr Depp he's also being posted up as I loved his aristocratic vibe</b> - A few others escape a mention at the moment but there will definitely be a 'shit-list' a certain 'je ne seis quoi - THEY were thinking?' <br /><br />I do not care if it's from the latest line and it looks beautiful on the mannequin, it's a mannequin/model - NOT everyone can wear a draped oversized empire waistline, but too many actresses are being told 'no darhhhhhh-ling it's faaaaaaaaaaaab-ulous' when they should just be saying 'don't even try it on'. <br /><br />Nathalie Portman, normally makes this list but I'm not loving Lanvin on her! <br /><br />Source: redcarpet-fashion; smh.com.au; nylonmagPatricia Villablancahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10344103292995318943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273361012859700509.post-70264617947814788612011-12-15T12:11:00.001+11:002011-12-15T12:11:19.440+11:00What did you gift yourself this Xmas?<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-9Hgy2UepYV0/TulJNUcriRI/AAAAAAAAAd8/9ws9Kwrp-9w/s640/blogger-image-673901156.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-9Hgy2UepYV0/TulJNUcriRI/AAAAAAAAAd8/9ws9Kwrp-9w/s640/blogger-image-673901156.jpg" /></a></div>Patricia Villablancahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10344103292995318943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273361012859700509.post-28397085624564825402011-12-14T14:20:00.002+11:002011-12-14T14:22:07.063+11:00Shout-outs~A big shout out to the three sites which have generated the most referrals for my blog! <br /><br />Thank you lovelies! Plugging and linking, it keeps our fashion community alive and flourishing!<br /><br /><Center><br /><A href=http://notjustanothermilla.com/about/ target=new>NotJustAnotherMilla</a><BR><br /><A href= http://www.iwanttobearoitfeld.com/ target=new>I Want to be a Roitfeld</a><BR><br /><A href=http://pointglam.blogspot.com/ target=new>PointGlam</a><br><br /></center>Patricia Villablancahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10344103292995318943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273361012859700509.post-13787322548867781762011-12-07T14:42:00.001+11:002011-12-07T14:42:56.053+11:00Chanel&apos;s SS2012 Cruise CollectionHas arrived to Sydney :)<br /><br /><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-a2S1dIQIDtI/Tt7gtralhVI/AAAAAAAAAds/k5_bfm8fL8g/s640/blogger-image--820788436.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-a2S1dIQIDtI/Tt7gtralhVI/AAAAAAAAAds/k5_bfm8fL8g/s640/blogger-image--820788436.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-TqjT2DR2yaQ/Tt7gvRQmNCI/AAAAAAAAAd0/URVtFIporcc/s640/blogger-image--604151253.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-TqjT2DR2yaQ/Tt7gvRQmNCI/AAAAAAAAAd0/URVtFIporcc/s640/blogger-image--604151253.jpg" /></a></div>Patricia Villablancahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10344103292995318943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273361012859700509.post-42830016328442098862011-11-24T14:18:00.004+11:002011-11-24T15:16:11.152+11:00DIY INSPO<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ga0XZGNTsis/Ts2_T03936I/AAAAAAAAAdk/BdgmUeHFSfI/s1600/387646_10150377889171475_538256474_8841862_52400084_n.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ga0XZGNTsis/Ts2_T03936I/AAAAAAAAAdk/BdgmUeHFSfI/s400/387646_10150377889171475_538256474_8841862_52400084_n.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678405052515868578" /></a><br /><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/XB2KYZQKKTM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />END Result by yours truly!<br /><br /><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/l5qKM56Wstg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />So feeling this issue 34 clip today! It is dreary and raining today here in Sydney. NOT happy.Patricia Villablancahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10344103292995318943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273361012859700509.post-74788145720173972402011-11-16T19:29:00.000+11:002011-11-16T19:30:35.577+11:00INSPIRATION<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Rqt9Nv5cc1s/TsN0iTQARZI/AAAAAAAAAdY/DrWBbgDUSV0/s1600/tumblr_luqig1VLg51r4ylw5o1_500.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Rqt9Nv5cc1s/TsN0iTQARZI/AAAAAAAAAdY/DrWBbgDUSV0/s400/tumblr_luqig1VLg51r4ylw5o1_500.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675508088048731538" /></a><br /><br /><br />I want this!<br /><br />Source: TumblrPatricia Villablancahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10344103292995318943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273361012859700509.post-58034009789321474532011-11-11T20:26:00.006+11:002011-11-11T20:47:23.090+11:00Russh Inspiration<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-t8j-Mw_dePw/TrzrMbeYJ5I/AAAAAAAAAdM/bR1YkrXcVCc/s1600/tumblr_ltesckm2ul1r50wtwo1_500.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 94px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-t8j-Mw_dePw/TrzrMbeYJ5I/AAAAAAAAAdM/bR1YkrXcVCc/s400/tumblr_ltesckm2ul1r50wtwo1_500.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673668229346109330" /></a><br /><br />Since instead of studying for my law exams I am procrastinating on the Russh website I thought I'd share some summer inspiration with y'all. <br /><br />Also a shout out to Tavi at Style Rookie who posted an awesome DIY indie crown video tutorial. Someone should plug it to Russh magazine for their forest-inspired shoots. It would rock. <br /><br />For now, admire this. <br /><br />Also for a fashion update.. I totally stocked up on the amazing white suede wedges from Louboutin. *squeals* I am officially poverty stricken but at least I'll look stylish whilst poor. <br /><br /><br />Finally - I entered in three styled sets for the Westfield StyleStream competition. So please take the time to check them out and like them!!!!!! =) <br /><br />Look one: <a href=http://stylestream.westfield.com.au/stylist/view/6347 target=new>(colour blocking)</a><br />Look two: <A href=http://stylestream.westfield.com.au/stylist/view/6384 target=new>(All white)</a><br />Look three: <A href=http://stylestream.westfield.com.au/stylist/view/6367 target=new>(Club look)</a><br /><br /><br />Sources: Russh Magazine, Tumblr and RodeoNet Magazine<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y0JNStY2vyk/Trzq6ICi3CI/AAAAAAAAAdE/ae27UxclEyA/s1600/Love-tattoo.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y0JNStY2vyk/Trzq6ICi3CI/AAAAAAAAAdE/ae27UxclEyA/s400/Love-tattoo.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673667914891451426" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CoP9FLjWjOY/Trzq6Er7nMI/AAAAAAAAAcw/GVOCAoo5fXg/s1600/tumblr_lubrypjpsb1qbc5kvo1_500.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 245px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CoP9FLjWjOY/Trzq6Er7nMI/AAAAAAAAAcw/GVOCAoo5fXg/s400/tumblr_lubrypjpsb1qbc5kvo1_500.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673667913991298242" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kRXf_xZi_gI/Trzq5mijrKI/AAAAAAAAAco/_851lUmlwHk/s1600/hazy-jane-behind-the-scenes.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kRXf_xZi_gI/Trzq5mijrKI/AAAAAAAAAco/_851lUmlwHk/s400/hazy-jane-behind-the-scenes.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673667905898917026" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-D44FzhsCHLg/Trzq5W3XboI/AAAAAAAAAcY/sL1U_aK5kwI/s1600/40_Accessories4.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 289px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-D44FzhsCHLg/Trzq5W3XboI/AAAAAAAAAcY/sL1U_aK5kwI/s400/40_Accessories4.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673667901691227778" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6B8LJDTNRYg/Trzq5eJWgcI/AAAAAAAAAcQ/QkprlJ9Hg8A/s1600/39_BardotShoot5.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 297px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6B8LJDTNRYg/Trzq5eJWgcI/AAAAAAAAAcQ/QkprlJ9Hg8A/s400/39_BardotShoot5.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673667903645712834" /></a>Patricia Villablancahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10344103292995318943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273361012859700509.post-44401182047792733542011-10-29T19:33:00.001+11:002011-11-11T20:32:05.311+11:00WHO ARE THESE BY?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ce0MAxmf8kQ/Tqu6fA3onQI/AAAAAAAAAcE/f3Z8S9A4URk/s1600/62501_158718987489336_100000537062822_418058_2864604_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 298px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ce0MAxmf8kQ/Tqu6fA3onQI/AAAAAAAAAcE/f3Z8S9A4URk/s400/62501_158718987489336_100000537062822_418058_2864604_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668829597947960578" /></a><br /><br />**** These are by Pour la Vittorie available on Heels.comPatricia Villablancahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10344103292995318943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273361012859700509.post-47602477923849833082011-10-26T18:38:00.002+11:002011-10-26T18:41:57.008+11:00Newest and most beloved acquisition. Chanel Escarpin heels - from the 2011 Cruise Collection<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3-dqJLHjLXA/Tqe5Z9DSieI/AAAAAAAAAb4/uhq46Gsej2g/s1600/308588_10150337878696475_538256474_8650900_680024686_n.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3-dqJLHjLXA/Tqe5Z9DSieI/AAAAAAAAAb4/uhq46Gsej2g/s400/308588_10150337878696475_538256474_8650900_680024686_n.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667702511605287394" /></a><br /><br />Source: Yours Truly.Patricia Villablancahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10344103292995318943noreply@blogger.com0